Finally, I did it. I lost my self-confidence in traveling alone back in 2017, but this 2024 trip to Singapore helped me regain it. Although I wasn’t alone, and despite the issues with my body and feet, I did it. I also realized that people aren’t judgmental; I’ve been the one judging myself for gaining weight. People don’t think I’m 30 when I actually am. Several British, Australians, and Chinese even asked me if I was with my parents and told me that I don’t look 30 but much younger.
Even though my feet were sore from all the walking, the beauty and experiences made it all worth it. Each journey helps me grow and understand the world better. Despite the discomfort, I value these adventures and eagerly look forward to the next one with an open heart and mind.
Interestingly, my real life collided with one of the stories I wrote in my last post. I’ve rekindled a friendship, but it made me wonder, is it really worth it?
I’ve barely written about my book club, by the way. I also posted a story in two parts on Instagram. I feel messy, like my mind is all over the place. And before you suggest meditation, please know that I do it every morning at 4:15 am.
Let me know what do you think
This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (Monthly) Challenge.
What a sad story with an important message for us all. Appreciate what you have while you have it
That post was tough to read. I have a trip next week with a 6 hour flight.
Glad to hear you got the confidence back again. That is always good. Love this story too by the way. Really good.
I am glad you had a good trip! It does sound like it was an adventure. I hope you get another soon.
There is a place where we dream of to go. Congrats in your achievement, I say that many blessing will come to you!
Your story is inspiring, especially how you embraced the experience despite the discomfort. Keep sharing your adventures—they remind us all of the strength we have within.
I am glad that you’re confidence back and that sounds like you’ve had a great adventure on that trip.
THis is awesome for you and so glad you are back at solo traveling. I have never traveled anywhere alone personally but I bet it is an amazing experience!
Great that you took a difficult step and made it to a soulo trip! It helps. Really! All the best to more such trip and hope you love them more and get better and healthier soon!
I was inspired by your story, Moni. It takes a lot of courage to push yourself out of your comfort zone and do something new. I’m glad you took the leap and came out on top.
It is inspiring to read about you rediscovering yourself from where you felt distraught. Readers can draw inspiration from your new-found courage and how the people around you helped to demolish self-doubt about your appearance and age. The story you penned gave me pleasure to read, though the end pained me.
While comfort zones encourage composure and calm, they can also inhibit growth. To make the most of your life, you must learn to balance these forces.
Stepping out of your comfort zone helps learning new things, meeting new people, seeing new places, and trying new experiences. All of these can serve to help expand your awareness of the world and how you fit into it and may introduce you to new interests or areas of study you want to explore.
Every journey is full of experiences, sometimes it’s good sometimes it’s bad but we learn how to handle them. I am glad that you never stops with small learning and keep going
I am yet to travel solo abroad. Kudos to you for taking this plunge! Aa far as Maya is concerned, that was a sad yet important message.
So happy that you got your self-confidence back. As someone who started solo-exploring quite late in their life (in comparison to others around me), I can vouch that it’s one of the best ways to travel and walk down the path of self-discovery and renew your self-confidence.
That story at the end is also an eye-opener to never hold on to grudges with loved one.
Sometimes, we need such trips to get time for ourselves. Im glad you did it despite the difficulties. Best wishes to you.